Read this excerpt from "A Drop in the Bucket."

Finally, after more trial and error, Diane grabs a stainless steel bowl—just like the one in her kitchen—and presses clay in a ring around the curved bottom.

This excerpt shows that Diane is

confused.
clumsy.
determined.
understanding.

Without saying a word, berthe seized the child, kissed it and hugged it to her. then she raised her tear-filled eyes to him, asking: "did you say that the mother was dead? " he answered: "yes—just now—in my arms. i had broken with her since summer. i knew nothing. the physician sent for me." then berthe murmured: "well, we will bring up the little one." in this excerpt from "a wedding gift," the scene is an example of situational irony because berthe behaves in a surprising way an example of the theme of redemption because the child has another chance an example of dramatic irony because berthe behaves in a surprising way an example of the theme of tragedy because the infant's mother has just died

In a five-paragraph literary analysis essay, explain how each author develops the common theme. compare and contrast how the authors develop this theme by referencing specific literary devices and techniques in your response.

What do both in memoriam, a. h. h. and “the lady of shalott” by alfred, lord tennyson suggest about people’s relationships with others? people can remain united even in death. people are mysterious and can never fully know one another. separation from others can lead to pain and loneliness. people create barriers that can prevent them from forging ties with others.